Step 1
Study the power point to get to know this week’s idioms.
Step 2
Listen to the dialogue between Syd and Len.
Step 3
Syd: | Hey Len, how is your son doing ? My daughter told me he was under the weather. |
Len: | He is doing better now. We all need to recharge our batteries from time to time. By the way, did you hear about Mrs. Ali, the grade 2 teacher? |
Syd: | No, I didn’t. What happened? |
Len: | She received news that she has cancer. |
Syd: | Really? I am part of the Parent Council. I am surprised that this wasn’t discussed at the last meeting. |
Len: | It’s a recent diagnosis, I believe. Mrs. Ali is my youngest daughter’s teacher. She is very sweet, caring, and kind soul. Private person, though. I heard from Joanne that she was getting ready to retire… |
Syd: | Well, I do hope she gets a clean bill of health. Funny, she ran a half-marathon last year and donated all the proceeds to the Parent Council. Obviously, she is not in bad shape for her age. |
Len: | For some people, news like this gives them a new lease on life. Though, mind you, Mrs. Ali already has such a positive attitude. I hope she is back in the classroom soon. |
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Quiz
Health and Fitness idioms set 2
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